Day: December 6, 2017

Wildfire barrels across California as it burns posh Bel Air homes
The fiery destruction of Southern California grew to include the tony section of Bel Air Wednesday, as fire crews braced for the worst amid heavy Santa Ana winds. The voracious wildfire, among the most destructive to hit the state, covered more than 140 miles and came close the world-famous...
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Westbrook is ready to face Mexico City’s altitude
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Professional athletes playing in Mexico City are always aware of the invisible opponent that is the altitude. But not Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA MVP and the Thunder arrived on Wednesday night South of the Border to face the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA’s...
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Saints QB Drew Brees on getting ready for TNF: ‘It’s six days of preparation in three days’
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees talks about the uniqueness of getting ready for a Thursday night football game on a short week. The Saints take on division rival Atlanta Falcons Thursday night. Brees on preparing for a Thursday night game #TNF pic.twitter.com/qSlg0YRMDc...
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Henrique gets 1st 2 Ducks goals, Miller blanks Sens 3-0 (Dec 06, 2017)
<!– ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Adam Henrique scored his first two goals for the Ducks in his home debut, and Ryan Miller made 29 saves for his first shutout for Anaheim in a 3-0 victory over the slumping Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night. Ondrej Kase also scored, and...
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Aldridge helps balanced Spurs top Heat 117-105
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge scored 18 points, and the balanced San Antonio Spurs beat the Miami Heat 117-105 on Wednesday night. The Spurs shot 52.9 percent from the field and had seven players score in double figures in their sixth win in seven games. Bryn Forbes had 17 points, and Rudy...
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California wildfires spark EVACUATION warning in city as flames ravage homes
The voluntary evacuation warning has been issued for Carpinteria east of Bailard Ave. The area is under threat from the ‘Thomas Fire’ which has so far burnt through 90,000 acres. Mandatory evacuations have also been issued for parts Santa Paula, Ventura, Casitas Springs and Ojai Valley. Authorities have warned...
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Flynn said Russian sanctions would be ‘ripped up’ by Trump admin
Disgraced national security adviser Michael Flynn assured an ex-business partner that economic sanctions on Russia would be “ripped up” as soon as the Trump administration entered the White House, according to documents made public Wednesday. Flynn made the promise to Alex Copson, a managing partner of a Russia-connected energy...
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